case

US /keɪs/
UK /keɪs/
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情况, 案例

an instance of a particular situation or fact

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In this case, we need to act quickly.
在这种情况下，我们需要迅速行动。
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It's a classic case of mistaken identity.
这是一个典型的身份误认。
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situationcircumstanceinstanceexample
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箱子, 盒子, 套

a container designed to hold or protect something

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She packed her clothes in a large case.
她把衣服装进了一个大箱子。
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He keeps his guitar in a hard case.
他把吉他放在一个硬盒子里。
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案件, 诉讼

a legal action or lawsuit

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The lawyer is preparing the case for trial.
律师正在准备案件以备审判。
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The prosecution presented a strong case against the defendant.
控方提出了针对被告的有力证据。
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情况, 事实

a set of circumstances or conditions

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That's not the case at all.
根本不是那回事。
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Such is the case with many developing countries.
许多发展中国家都是如此。
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1.

装箱, 覆盖

to enclose or cover (something) in a case or container

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He carefully cased the delicate instrument.
他小心翼翼地把精密仪器装进箱子。
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The jewels were cased in velvet.
珠宝被装在天鹅绒里。
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enclosecoverpacksheathe
2.

踩点, 侦察

to examine (a building or area) with a view to future crime or other illicit activity

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The burglars spent hours casing the bank before the robbery.
窃贼在抢劫前花了数小时踩点银行。
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The detective was casing the suspect's apartment.
侦探正在监视嫌疑人的公寓。
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